I have already decided on it. I will be 17 my first semester of college(I know im young for my grade). Im 16 now and a junior. I will start my first job in a few weeks and will work until I leave for college probably.I dont need to worry about paying for college. ThanksHow can I prepare myself best to move out when im 18, Any tips/advice?
When I left for college the things that came up were 1)missing my friends and old neighborhood (I moved to another city) 2) not used to living alone 3)money issues and 4)learning to really be responsible about studies, work, bills, etc. It's all part of growing up and getting out on your own. You'll find it's really exciting to get out on your own and be the master of your destiny. I think you've got a good start because you're thinking about it enough in advance, asking questions, and planning. Are you staying in the same town? Going to live in a dorm? Need transportation? Having a support group of family and friends will be invaluable as you seek advice over the different things that come up. Everybody's needs are different, but living on campus in a dorm solves transportation, companionship, and even cooking issues if the dorm food is edible! I recommend that for a strange town - an apartment might be fine in the same town - roommate issues aside. So if your finances are planned and you've got the emotional side covered, you'll be fine.How can I prepare myself best to move out when im 18, Any tips/advice?
Before I moved out I started what was called a hope chest. The basic idea was to get everything I would need before I moved out- pots and pans, towels, toaster, pizza cutter etc. There are so many little things that you probably use often but won't think about it till your in the middle of something and don't have it lol. Like tin foil or a can opener. So i would suggest you go around your house and make a list of the things you'll really need for your own place. And at a college, especially if it's in another town, make sure you get involved wherever you can. Clubs or sports are one of the best ways to make friends and keep yourself from getting too stressed.
I started college at 17 too and it can be a pain till your that magical age of 18 but hope I helped.
Money isn't everything. You have to have maturity. Instead of asking yahoo users if you are mature enough, you really need to get the advice of those who know YOU best. Survey your parent/guardians, teachers and friends to find out, specifically, what areas you need to work on during the year. Plenty of wealthy people with good educations get burned out and are very unhappy because they hadn't prepared themselves for anything other than financial and job security. Mature people DO ask questions - but they become MORE MATURE by asking the right ones of the RIGHT PEOPLE. Ask your family/friends and teachers - they know YOU.
the things i found hardest were
1) paying all bills on time. (electricity companies can be a**holes even if your just a few weeks late they can cut off your power.
2) budgeting - if you run out of food, and you've spend your money for the week and have to live off baked beans it's not much fun
3) theres all the other little things youve got to pay for that you dont think about before you leave home... and extra for going out. flattings not much fun if your stuck at home on the weekends.
4) getting good flatmates. make sure they are people that you trust and want to spend alot of time with.. we ended up getting kicked out of our first flat coz my manky male flatmates wouldnt clean up AT ALL and played they're music so loud the floor shook. make sure the people you move in with are going to do their share of the cleaning and pay their share of the rent. :) good luck.
oh and also pets are NOT a good idea. we had 2 little kittens but when we moved out they had to go to the spca so unless someone is going to take responsibility for the pets forever, i suggest not getting any.
Start saving up.
Your parents may be paying for college, and even your
rent-but save up for unexpected things.
If you move out of state, get everyones phone numbers
and addresses so you can contact them when you
want to chat or send them mail.
Just for college not the moving out part- create really
good study habits. Know when its time to study and not
party.
If you plan on leaving things at your parents then only bring
the stuff you must have at your apartment/dorm. No old
prom dresses or anything like that you don't need.
the most important though is still SAVE UP!!!
Save money... Learn to do normal household things like laundry, cooking, dishes, iorning and fixing things around the house
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